Revived Thoughts

Thomas Watson was a Puritan from the 1600s who suffered a lot in the name of Christ. Between multiple imprisonments, surviving the different laws passed against Puritans, and the loss of four children, his life was far from perfect. Yet his sermon, "The Christian Joy," explains the importance of finding joy in our walk with God. A man who did not live a life that we would measure as "good" tells us about Joy. Special thanks to Tom Sullivan. Tom recently retired from the Postal Service where he has worked since 1994. He began narrating sermons in December of 1985 for the Chapel Library when it was in Venice, FL. He teaches American Church History and The Theology of Christian Experience. He has lived in Grand Rapids, MI for 31 years and has been a Reformed Baptist since 1984. Episodes mentioned in this one to go back to and check out: Christopher Love - Pray With Violent Zeal Richard Baxter - Why Self Denial Is Necessary For Salvation John Bunyan - Last Sermon Behind The Mic first episode is Live for Patreon Supporters! If you'd like to financially support the show, go to our Patreon! It helps us continue making the show best we can for you. 3 bucks a month gets you access to special episodes, the RT bookmark, and more! You can also check out our recent Revived Thoughts Deep Dive episode. You will also get access to a Behind The Scenes short show that takes you behind the scenes of Revived Thoughts. Not as long as most of our other work but they will let you know a little bit about what goes on to make Revived Thoughts happen. If you'd like to narrate a sermon, send us an email at revivedthoughts@gmail.com And if you enjoy the show, sharing with friends and a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts helps a lot! These ratings help a ton and we are incredible grateful for them. Follow us for more content throughout the week!  Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Revived Thoughts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Calvin is one of the most famous figures of the Reformation. Although often remembered for the great deeds he did in Geneva, Troy and Joel take a look at his life in his younger years in this episode. His sermon, "The Passion Of The Christ," takes a look at what Jesus Christ goes through on the cross and discusses the moment of the passion of Christ. Calvin's insights into that moment give that death on the cross a fresh look even for the most seasoned theologian. Special thanks to Shawn Tomlin, a co-host on the Guys With Bibles Podcast. Episodes mentioned in this one to go back to and check out: John Wycliffe - The Spiritual Battle Jean-Gerson - Walk While You Have The Light Martin Luther - The Forgiveness Of Sins Brand New Patreon Behind The Scenes Episode Coming Soon! If you'd like to financially support the show, go to our Patreon! It helps us continue making the show best we can for you. 3 bucks a month gets you access to special episodes, the RT bookmark, and more! You can also check out our recent Revived Thoughts Deep Dive episode. You will also get access to a Behind The Scenes short show that takes you behind the scenes of Revived Thoughts. Not as long as most of our other work but they will let you know a little bit about what goes on to make Revived Thoughts happen. We have T-Shirt designs and a mug to order! Check it out: https://teespring.com/stores/revived-thoughts If you'd like to narrate a sermon, send us an email at revivedthoughts@gmail.com And if you enjoy the show, sharing with friends and a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts helps a lot! These ratings help a ton and we are incredible grateful for them. Follow us for more content throughout the week!  Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Revived Thoughts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andrew Murray lived in Europe and South Africa during the 1800s. Famous for his ministry and revival in South Africa, and his work with the Dutch, he left a powerful mark on the Earth. His devotional on prayer is still widely read to this day. His sermon, "The Power Of Persevering Prayer," convicts us to go to God in prayer repeatedly and regularly. He asks us not to give in but to choose and pursue God like the widow at the door of the judge. Special thanks to Drew Temple for reading this sermon. Drew Temple is a youth group leader at Mosaic of Winchester in Winchester, Virginia. He is also a blogger and podcaster at Courageous Theology. Drew is married to Cherry, and they have two daughters. You can follow him on Instagram @CourageousTheology Episodes mentioned in this one to go back to and check out: Oswald Chambers - Arriving At Myself George Whitefield - An Almost Christian If you'd like to financially support the show, go to our Patreon! It helps us continue making the show best we can for you. 3 bucks a month gets you access to special episodes, the RT bookmark, and more! You can also check out our recent Revived Thoughts Deep Dive episode. We have T-Shirt designs and an amazing mug to order! Check it out: https://teespring.com/stores/revived-thoughts If you'd like to narrate a sermon, send us an email at revivedthoughts@gmail.com And if you enjoy the show, sharing with friends and a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts helps a lot! These ratings help a ton and we are incredible grateful for them. Follow us for more content throughout the week!  Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Revived Thoughts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Richard Baxter lived through the 17th century and is a man who is hard to describe in any one word. He fashioned himself a peacemaker but got into more conflicts than most preachers on our show. After the brutal English Civil War he would be persecuted for his faith but he never caved in his desire to preach Jesus Christ. His sermon, "Why Self Denial Is Necessary For Salvation," challenges us to give up ourselves in pursuit of God. Too many try to have God and not give anything of themselves up but Baxter would argue that this is something that is impossible to do. Special thanks to Vincent Silva for reading this sermon. I'm a native from southern NM, and now lives with his wife of almost 37 years and 5 children in Boise, Idaho. I'm retired from the NM public schools and also a retired from the Air Force. I enjoy playing guitar, have a passion for God's word, and witness's  every chance I get. Episodes mentioned in this one to go back to and check out: John Bunyan's - The Last Sermon If you'd like to financially support the show, go to our Patreon! It helps us continue making the show best we can for you. 3 bucks a month gets you access to special episodes, the RT bookmark, and more! You can also check out our recent Revived Thoughts Deep Dive episode. We have T-Shirt designs and an amazing mug to order! Check it out: https://teespring.com/stores/revived-thoughts If you'd like to narrate a sermon, send us an email at revivedthoughts@gmail.com And if you enjoy the show, sharing with friends and a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts helps a lot! These ratings help a ton and we are incredible grateful for them. Follow us for more content throughout the week!  Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Revived Thoughts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Revived Thoughts Deep Dive: Salem Witch Trials Joel and Troy are excited to give you a preview of our Revived Thoughts Deep Dive episode! This story of panic and fear, magic and ministers, and courtrooms and children is one that is often overlooked by Christians. How did good, God-fearing Puritans fall into a witch killing frenzy? If you'd like to listen to the full length episode then become a Patreon supporter! For as little as $3 dollars a month you can get the rest of this episode, plus an ad-free episode feed for our regular episodes, and regular behind the scenes episodes. And you'll also receive a signed bookmark from Joel and Troy. Head over to Patreon to hear the rest of the story as Joel and Troy recount the familiar tale and fill you in on a lot of details and history you may not have heard before. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jonathan Edwards is one of the most famous preachers in American history and he was famous for the Great Awakening and revivals in America. Edwards life was not easy and he had a lot of conflicts with his church. His sermon, "Pardon for the Greatest Sinners," reminds us that God's forgiveness is for everyone. This is such a simple concept but it is something that we as believers often need to be reminded of. Special thanks to Derek Brown for reading this sermon. Originally from Montana, Derek received his undergraduate degree from The Master’s Univerisity and his M.Div. and Ph.D. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as an associate pastor and elder at Creekside Bible Church in Cupertino, California and academic dean at The Cornerstone Bible College and Seminary in Vallejo, California. He lives with his wife and three children in San Jose, California. If you'd like to financially support the show, go to our Patreon! It helps us continue making the show best we can for you. 3 bucks a month gets you access to special episodes, the RT bookmark, and more! Big Announcement! Revived Thoughts Deep Dives Patreon exclusive on the Salem Witch Trials is coming this week! Keep an eye on the feed for this episode. We have T-Shirt designs and an amazing mug to order! Check it out: https://teespring.com/stores/revived-thoughts If you'd like to narrate a sermon, send us an email at revivedthoughts@gmail.com And if you enjoy the show, sharing with friends and a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts helps a lot! These ratings help a ton and we are incredible grateful for them. Follow us for more content throughout the week!  Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Revived Thoughts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Wycliffe, "the Morning Star of the Reformation," lived in the 1300s. He helped translate the Bible out of Latin. He wanted to see reforms happen in the church. And this was all rooted in his experience with the black plague. His sermon, "The Spiritual Battle," takes us back to what it is that causes us to sin. Our flesh not being properly disciplined and our lack of focus on the next life. That the physical is not what causes us problems, but the spiritual. Special thanks to Jonathan Thiede. He is the host of the Book-It podcast, a great show that helps people learn more about books that they read, and a regular contributor to Revived Thoughts. If you'd like to financially support the show, go to our Patreon! It helps us continue making the show best we can for you. 3 bucks a month gets you access to special episodes, the RT bookmark, and more! We have T-Shirt designs and an amazing mug to order! Check it out: https://teespring.com/stores/revived-thoughts If you'd like to narrate a sermon, send us an email at revivedthoughts@gmail.com And if you enjoy the show, sharing with friends and a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts helps a lot! These ratings help a ton and we are incredible grateful for them. Follow us for more content throughout the week!  Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Revived Thoughts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Richard Sibbes was a largely influential minister in the early 1600s. He is known for his "affectionate theology" and his elegant words on one's relationship with Christ. He was a member of the church of England but would get in trouble at times for his ties to the puritans. His sermon, "I Am My Beloved, And My Beloved Is Mine," takes Song Of Solomon allegorically and puts Christ in the place of Solomon and the woman as the church. He then uses this relationship to describe our current relationship with Christ as we wait for Christ to come back. Special thanks to Lee Jones for reading this sermon. Lee Jones is an Ohio-based self professed theology nerd and podcaster who works in the nursing home industry. He is a churchman who serves his congregation as a volunteer sound guy, and co-hosts Guys With Bibles, a BAR Network podcast that seeks to study scripture, discuss doctrine, and glorify God. If you'd like to financially support the show, go to our new Patreon! It helps us continue making the show best we can for you. We have new T-Shirt designs and an amazing new mug to order! Check it out: https://teespring.com/stores/revived-thoughts If you'd like to narrate a sermon, send us an email at revivedthoughts@gmail.com And if you enjoy the show, sharing with friends and a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts helps a lot!  Follow us for more content throughout the week!  Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Revived Thoughts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hudson Taylor is one of the most famous missionaries that have ever lived. He went to China with the China Inland Mission and their work there changed the world. At the Shanghai conference on missions in 1890, Hudson Taylor preaches this sermon to encourage the missionaries to reach every part of China. His sermon, “Compassion On The Multitude,”goes through the second time Christ fed the multitude. He reminds us of how often we forget the times in the past Christ has done a miracle and how essential it is we surrender everything we have to Christ. Special thanks to Dr. Dodds for reading this sermon for us. Dr. Dodds is a professor at Calvary University and Seminary. He is also an elder at Shawnee Bible Church. Previous episodes we mention: Hudson Taylor - Source Of Power Oswald Chambers - Arriving At Myself If you'd like to financially support the show, go to our new Patreon! It helps us continue making the show best we can for you. We have new T-Shirt designs and an amazing new mug to order! Check it out: https://teespring.com/stores/revived-thoughts If you'd like to narrate a sermon, send us an email at revivedthoughts@gmail.com And if you enjoy the show, sharing with friends and a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts helps a lot!  Follow us for more content throughout the week!  Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Revived Thoughts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jean Gerson lived in France during the late 1300’s and early 1400s. He is most famous for his role at the Council of Constance and ending the Great Schism. He was a man who desperately wanted to see reforms go through in the Catholic Church and who also wanted to help average people grow closer to God. His sermon, “Walk While You Have The Light,” was preached in 1415 during a pivotal moment at the Council of Constance. He reminds us that though we may not always have opportunities to do things for Christ, we should do good works for God now as we still can. Special thanks to Eric Clausen for helping select and narrate this sermon. Eric Clausen is a Lutheran pastor in Orange County California. He graduated from Concordia Seminary St. Louis with Masters Degrees in Theology and Church History. He hosts his own podcast called “The Faithful Forebearers” which tells the stories of Christian men and women throughout history, including people such as Hildegard of Bingen, Jan Hus, and Jean Gerson. If you'd like to financially support the show, go to our new Patreon! It helps us continue making the show best we can for you. We have new T-Shirt designs and an amazing new mug to order! Check it out: https://teespring.com/stores/revived-thoughts If you'd like to narrate a sermon, send us an email at revivedthoughts@gmail.com And if you enjoy the show, sharing with friends and a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts helps a lot!  Follow us for more content throughout the week!  Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Revived Thoughts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy